HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer just around the corner, Mars Wrigley Confectionery is introducing a new Gelato line that puts a refined twist on the classic DOVE® Ice Cream Bar. The iconic bar will now come in two artisanal, rich gelato varieties, offering the ultimate solution to summertime cravings: DOVE® Gelato Salted Caramel and DOVE® Gelato Triple Chocolate Bars.

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With more than $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, and COCOAVIA®. Mars Associates proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our more than 115,000 Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.

"In 2018 we launched Magnum Tubs, a first-of-a-kind indulgent ice cream experience, and this year we're offering even more ways for fans to indulge with our new Magnum Double Ice Cream Tubs," said Leslie Miller, Director of Ice Cream, North America. "Each of our Double Tubs flavors comes from one of our classic bars, like our most-loved flavor, Magnum Double Caramel Ice Cream Bar. This favorite has been reimagined into our New Double Sea Salt Caramel Tub which gives fans that same delicious taste and fine premium ingredients in an unapologetically indulgent experience."

About Magnum® Launched in 1989, Magnum® Ice Cream was the first handheld ice cream bar targeted as a premium adult offering. Today, Magnum® Ice Cream is one of the world's leading ice cream brands, selling more than one billion units annually worldwide.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheers! The Häagen-Dazs Spirits Collection is rolling out to retailers nationwide. The new line of rich, creamy, spirit-infused desserts includes five indulgent ice cream flavors, a new cookie square and a decadent non-dairy option.

"The Häagen-Dazs brand is built on a passion for transforming the finest ingredients into extraordinary ice cream experiences," said Rachel Jaiven, Häagen-Dazs Brand Manager. "The Spirits Collection was expertly crafted to offer new, extraordinary ways to indulge. Each flavor is perfect to pair with your favorite cocktail, elevate a boozy float or simply enjoy on its own."

The Häagen-Dazs Spirits Collection is making its way to freezer aisles nationwide now and will be widely available by April 2019. All flavors are available in 14 oz. cartons (and in a 3-ct. package for the Cookie Square) at a suggested retail price of $5.29. Products contain less than 0.5% alcohol, so you can indulge freely.

Starting March 1, ice cream fans can also stop by Häagen-Dazs Shops locations for select Spirits flavors available in a cup, cone, sundae or premium milkshake. Visit www.haagendazs.us/shops to find the nearest location.

About HÄAGEN-DAZSHäagen-Dazs® was founded by Reuben Mattus in 1960 on a passion for transforming simple flavors and the finest ingredients possible into an extraordinary ice cream experience. True to tradition, the original super-premium brand is committed to using only the finest ingredients in crafting the world's finest ice cream. Today, the HÄAGEN-DAZS brand offers ice cream, non-dairy frozen dessert, sorbet and bars in more than 65 flavors available around the globe. For more information, please visit www.haagendazs.us. You can also check out the latest updates at facebook.com/HaagenDazsUS, on Instagram or Twitter (@HaagenDazs_US).

Customers to Join the Celebration with Classic Birthday-Themed Products and Other Promotions in Honor of the Brand's Birthday

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cumberland Farms, a leading coffee, convenience and gasoline retailer, is celebrating its 80th anniversary by launching an exclusive line of Birthday Blast treats. The newest products to hit the brand's growing line of private label offerings include Birthday Blast Premium Cookie Bites, Whoopie Pie, Premium Chocolate Bars, and Ice Cream. Each treat is a twist on classic birthday celebration flavors, with a burst of rainbow sprinkles. All products retail at a great everyday value and are now available in all of the brand's nearly 600 retail locations across the Northeast and Florida. For an added value, now through February 26th, customers can receive the Birthday Blast Ice Cream pint for an introductory price of $3.99, and the Chocolate Bar, Whoopie Pie and Cookie Bites for 99-cents each.

"My grandparents started Cumberland Farms in 1939 with nothing but a cow and a dream. Here we are 80 years later, and it's hard to believe how far we've come," said Ari Haseotes, CEO of Cumberland Farms. "Though years have passed, we've maintained our commitment to always do right by our guests. Our new Birthday Blast treats are in celebration of our success due to their continuing loyalty, and we hope our guests share in our celebration by enjoying these delicious birthday celebration treats when they visit our stores."

In addition to the Cumberland Farms providing guests the new Birthday Blast products to celebrate Cumberland Farms' anniversary, the company is launching an internal sweepstakes for its Team Members as well as an "80 free products" coupon booklet. The sweepstakes will award one lucky employee every month with a once in a lifetime VIP experience, such as tickets, airfare and spending money for major sports league all-star and championship games, professional racing events, and even a free car. Cumberland Farms values the dedication and hard work of Team Members and strives to be a Great Place to Work in the retail industry, and was recognized in November by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Retail.

Cumberland Farms makes life easier for busy people every day. What started in 1939 with a cow and a dream has grown into a network of nearly 600 convenience stores across 8 states. Three generations later, Cumberland Farms is still family owned and operated, and continues to reflect the values it was built upon: envisioning a better way to serve customers by providing the best possible products at the best possible prices. Whether you're buying a cold Chill Zone drink, a hot or iced cup of Farmhouse Blend Coffee, or filling the gas tank, convenience and customer service are key. Cumberland Farms also has a long heritage of giving back to the communities where it operates, from feeding the hungry to supporting local sports teams and fundraising. For more information, please visit us at http://www.cumberlandfarms.com or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cumberlandfarms.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, America's fastest growing frozen novelty brand, is thrilled to announce a new triple layer innovation rolling out in grocery retailers nationwide this January. The new items contain their traditional pillowy mochi dough exterior wrapped around premium ice cream with a new taste bud tantalizing center layer, a feature never before included in My/Mo's line of frozen snacks.

Since launching in Spring 2017, My/Mo has built a snacking platform centered around the mouthwatering combination of mochi dough and premium ice cream and, in less than two years' time, has launched three innovative product ranges (My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, My/Mo Non-Dairy and Vegan Cashew Cream Frozen Desserts and My/Mo Ice Cream with Mochi Bits).

Quickly winning the hearts and taste buds of snackers, Mochi Ice Cream is now the fastest growing segment of the Frozen Novelty Market, according to IRI, a retail sales measurement company. My/Mo is the undisputed category leader, with an 80% market share and retail availability in over 13,000 locations across the United States and Canada.

"The Frozen Novelty Category had been ripe for innovation and My/Mo brought excitement back to the category with the creation of a handheld, portion-controlled snack platform that consumers didn't even know they needed," said Russell Barnett CMO. "With this launch, we wanted to take it a step further to really 'wow' snack fanatics with new flavor combinations and textures."

In planning for the new suite of products, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream turned to consumers to weigh in on what flavors they would prefer to snack on next. The brand gave mochi ice cream lovers a chance to vote on a variety of flavor possibilities, which resulted in the creative new lineup of fan-favorite triple layer flavor combinations.

"My/Mo continues to grow at an extraordinary pace and the consumer adaption is truly unparalleled," explains CEO Craig Berger. "For us, innovation is all about surprising and delighting the consumer. With this launch, we were thrilled to include My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream fans in the process of creating our next snacking sensation!"

The lineup will be available in retailers nationwide and include the following four flavor combinations:

About My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream Headquartered in Los Angeles, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream is a miraculous match of magnificent mochi dough with marvelously mouthwatering ice cream. Available in a variety of fan favorite flavors, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream gives snackers a colorful and flavorful new way to experience ice cream in a handheld, naturally portion controlled way. Made from the very best ingredients, always gluten free and rBST free, My/Mo's offerings range from poppable and delicious ice cream wrapped in sweet rice mochi dough with dairy and vegan offerings, as well as the delectable My/Mo Ice Cream pints filled with pillowy mochi bits. These mind-blowing snacks come from master mochi makers who methodically mix and meld the mushy mochi with milky, melty ice cream. The result? A majestic marriage of mesmerizing flavors that'll make you say, "Mmmmore!" For more information visit www.mymomochi.com.

BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the help of its fans, the conundrum is over. Ben & Jerry's next Limited Batch flavor was up to fans as they took to the polls to help the company decide which flavor should make an encore.

One Love is a banana ice cream, with caramel and graham cracker swirls, and chocolatey peace signs. A portion of the proceeds from each One Love pint sold will benefit Jamaica's One Love Youth Camp, a program run by The Bob Marley Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment. One Love first made its appearance in 2016 in the UK, created in partnership with the Marley family, to pay homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world. One Love was such a big hit, a petition was started online by Ben & Jerry's fans pleading to bring the flavor to the US, which then launched in 2017 at the historic Roxy theater with Ziggy Marley playing the same venue his father had played decades before.

Fans chose One Love out of the following six flavors. Here's how the flavors ranked among fans:

One Love 27% of votes

Peanut Butter Half Baked 20% of votes

Phish It's Ice…. Cream 19% of votes

Chocolate Cherry Garcia 14% of votes

Candy Bar Pie 14% of votes

Nutty Caramel Swirl 6% of votes

How did Ben & Jerry's come up with this Spectacular Six list? Each of the ice cream maker's Flavor Gurus, whose full time is to develop new flavors for Ben & Jerry's, chose his or her favorite previous Limited Batch flavor to throw into the running. "We're really excited to see fans brought back a flavor that promotes youth empowerment and social change, said Flavor Guru Haylee Nelson. "Sometimes, we just need a little help when we can't decide ourselves!"

While it's difficult to decide between so many great Limited Batch flavors, relaunching One Love at a time when the world can use a little more love makes sense. In a current world of uncertainty, there is a lot to be learned from Marley. "Bob Marley stood for more than just music – he advocated for social change and inspired millions to think about peace, love, and equality," said Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder. "Ben & Jerry's has long strived to champion love and social justice, and by partnering with the Marley family we're happy to play a small role in supporting Marley's vision for a sweeter world."

One Love will be available in retailers nationwide, at store.benjerry.com and at participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops for a limited time. For more information about Ben & Jerry's Limited Batches, visit www.benjerry.com/limitedbatch.

About Ben & Jerry's As an aspiring social justice company, Ben & Jerry's believes in a greater calling than simply making a profit for selling its goods. The company produces a wide variety of super-premium ice cream, yogurt and sorbet using high-quality ingredients. Ben & Jerry's incorporates its vision of Linked Prosperity into its business practices in a number of ways including a focus on values-led sourcing. In 2015 the company completed its transition to using entirely non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) ingredients by source as well as to fully source Fairtrade-certified ingredients wherever possible, which benefits farmers in developing countries. Ben and Jerry's products are distributed in 35 countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchise Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues. Ben & Jerry's, a Vermont corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever, operates its business on a three-part Mission Statement emphasizing product quality, economic reward and a commitment to the community. Ben & Jerry's became a certified B Corp (Benefit Corporation) in 2012. The Ben & Jerry's Foundation's employee-led grant programs totaled $2.7MM in 2017 to support grassroots organizing for social and environmental justice around the country.

About Bob Marley Bob Marley, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is notable not only as the man who put reggae on the global map, but, as a statesman in his native Jamaica, he famously brought together the country's warring factions. Today, Bob Marley remains one of the 20th century's most important and influential entertainment icons. Marley's lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. In the digital era, he has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official Bob Marley Facebook page drawing more than 74 million fans, ranking it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. Marley's music catalog has sold millions of albums worldwide. His iconic collection LEGEND holds the distinction of being the longest-charting album in the history of Billboard magazine's Catalog Albums chart and remains the world's best-selling reggae album. Marley's accolades include inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994) and ASCAP Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010), a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), multiple entries in the GRAMMY® Hall Of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2001). For more information visit: bobmarley.com and facebook.com/bobmarley.

COYO founder Henry Gosling was born and raised in Fiji, the grandson of a shipwrecked mariner from England, Captain Harry Gosling. He grew up in Suva and spent his school holidays wandering the coconut plantations of Savu Savu, surrounded by sprouting coconut saplings. As the eldest son of six children, his job was to collect coconuts for dinner, scrape out the succulent white flesh, grate it and squeeze it into milk for the family’s evening meal — usually a coconut curry. While kids in Australia shelled peas, Henry scraped coconuts. There was an implicit understanding amongst the Fijian people that coconuts were not only delicious, but very nourishing. Coconut milk, water, oil and flesh had sustained them for generations, but it would take many years before the science caught up with what the Fijians already knew. Read More

Graeter’s Ice Cream Annual Cones for the Cure Campaign Runs September 6th to September 16th

CINCINNATI, OH (August 28, 2018) –Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 148-year-old, family owned craft ice cream company, has partnered once again with The Cure Starts Now in support of finding not just a cure for one cancer, but the cure for all cancers. Graeter’s will host its annual Cones For The Cure campaign in efforts to raise money for The Cure Starts Now and pediatric cancer research.

At the center of Graeter’s Cones For The Cure campaign is The Cure Starts Now and its mission to find the Homerun Cure for cancer by focusing on pediatric brain cancer. The campaign ultimately gives consumers a unique way to support this increasingly important cause. Graeter’s Ice Cream will once again offer one of its most iconic seasonal flavors, Elena’s Blueberry Pie – a special flavor that was created by a Cincinnati family in support of The Cure Starts Now – throughout September.

During the Cones for the Cure Campaign, running from September 6th through September 16th, guests in the Graeter’s retail scoop shops will have the opportunity to make a donation directly to The Cure Starts Now. Graeter’s will offer a coupon booklet with up to $25 in savings for every donation of $5 or more. This year, Elena’s Blueberry Pie ice cream will also be available in select Kroger stores in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton, OH.

“Our support of the Cure Starts Now is our most anticipated and favorite fundraising initiative” said Chip Graeter, 4th generation co-owner of Graeter’s. “Over ten years ago we created this special ice cream flavor and have been committed to the cause ever since. We couldn’t be more excited for this year’s campaign and the opportunity to raise even more funds for such an important cause.”

“It’s wonderful that this amazing Cincinnati-based family brand is helping to support a cause that started right here at home, in Cincinnati,” shared Keith Desserich, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at The Cure Starts Now. “Through Graeter’s support, we’ve been able to raise more than $600,000 in new cancer research funding and we are so thrilled to continue this partnership, and raise even more!”

About Graeter’s
Graeter’s Ice Cream produces craft ice cream using French Pots, a small batch, artisanal method of production dating back over a century. Graeter’s has won the hearts of ice cream enthusiasts across the country as well as the respect of the nation’s most influential foodies. Famous for their signature chocolate chips, the Cincinnati-based company remains family owned and operated and continues to handcraft ice cream 2½ gallons at a time. Today, Graeter’s has more than 54 retail stores and ship over 300,000 pints annually for online mail order sales. Graeter’s can also be found in more than 6,000 grocery stores in 46 states. Visit www.graeters.com for more information.

About The Cure Starts Now
The Cure Starts Now was started in honor of 6-year-old Cincinnati girl, Elena Desserich, and her battle with DIPG. With 39 chapters worldwide, The Cure Starts Now has quickly gained acclaim as one of the fastest growing cancer research charities and one of the first ones to advocate a homerun strategy for cancer research. Many experts believe that the lessons we learn from fighting pediatric brain cancer may in fact provide us the critical first step in winning the battle against all forms of cancer, both pediatric and adult. Since 2007, The Cure Starts Now has funded $10 million in DIPG/Homerun Cure cancer research at institutions globally.

CINCINNATI, OH –Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewing company, and Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 147-year-old, family owned craft ice cream company, will re-launch the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout that began their partnership. This Braxton Brewing Co. flavor brings beer drinkers an adult-friendly beverage reminiscent of Graeter’s signature Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. New changes have been made to the recipe, adding more pure black raspberry puree to the beer. Also, for the first time, the brew will be available in Columbus and Nashville.

The unique milk stout will once again be available starting in early February at Cincinnati, Dayton, Lexington, Louisville, Nashville and Columbus-area Kroger markets for a limited time. It will be introduced at a Tapping Party on February 3rd at Braxton Brewing Co.’s Covington Taproom whereby the community will be invited to celebrate its re-launch.

The Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout is a creatively crafted beverage inspired by one of Graeter’s oldest traditional flavors. Based on feedback from customers last year, the brewery has infused even more of Graeter’s proprietary pure Black Raspberry purée. Braxton Brewing Co. also changed the character of roasted malt to give it a more crisp flavor profile that is distinctively Graeter’s. Using Graeter’s exclusive black raspberry puree, Braxton Brewing Co. crafted this one-of-a-kind milk stout, a dark brew with notes of roasted barley and a creamy texture. This sweet treat will only be available for purchase for a limited time.

"It’s great to be able to work once again with this beloved local Cincinnati craft brand that puts as high an emphasis on authenticity as we do," said Jake Rouse, Co-Founder and CEO. "We hand-crafted a new recipe to ensure that we released a beer we know craft food and beer lovers will appreciate, and the new Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout recipe does just that."

“We’re excited to once again partner with Braxton Brewing Co. to release a milk stout that truly speaks to craft food and drink lovers,” shares Robert Graeter, 4th generation co-owner and Chief of Quality Assurance at Graeter’s Ice Cream. “Both Braxton Brewing Co. and Graeter’s are dedicated to the art of our craft brands, and the re-launch of the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout is a reflection of that.”

This collaboration between Graeter’s Ice Cream and the Braxton Brewing Co. is preceded by 2017’s launch of Graeter’s Stout & Pretzels Ice Cream. Consumers can celebrate the re-launch of Braxton Brewing Co.’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout at a Tapping Party at the Braxton Brewing Co. Taproom on Saturday, February 3.

About Graeter’s
Graeter’s Ice Cream produces craft ice cream using the small batch, artisanal, French Pot process, dating back over a century. Graeter’s has won the hearts of ice cream enthusiasts across the country as well as the respect of the nation’s most influential foodies. Winner of the 2015 Munchie Award for best ice cream in the United States, and publicly recognized by celebrities, People Magazine and local magazines as the city’s “best ice cream”, the Cincinnati-based company remains family-owned and operated and continues to handcraft ice cream 2½ gallons at a time. Today, Graeter’s has more than 50 retail stores and ship over 300,000 pints annually for online mail order sales. Graeter’s can also be found in more than 6,000 grocery stores in 46 states. Visit www.graeters.com for more information.

CINCINNATI, OH (January 2, 2018) –Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 147-year-old, family owned craft ice cream company, has announced the return of its popular Chunky Chunky Hippo Ice Cream. Introduced in the summer of 2017, Chunky Chunky Hippo was released in support of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and created much excitement from local ice cream fans. The hippo-inspired flavor will once again bring its sweet toffee ice cream base, salted roasted peanuts and milk chocolate caramel truffles to Cincinnati-area retailers, as well as all of Graeter’s 53 scoop shops in the Midwest. Fans will also be delighted to see Cincinnati native Loren Long’s illustrations on every pint of Chunky Chunky Hippo. This limited edition flavor, like all Graeter’s ice cream, will be produced in small batches and in limited quantity for consumption at scoops shops and at graeters.com beginning January 14th, as well as in grocery stores beginning January 17th.

Graeter’s Chunky Chunky Hippo was initially crafted in celebration of the brand’s home city and one of Cincinnati’s favorite attractions for families, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Shoppers will be able to find it in Graeter’s scoop shops, but also at Kroger, Whole Foods and Fresh Market stores throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, as well as Remke stores, Dorothy Lane Markets, and select Fresh Thyme and Jungle Jim’s. The limited time flavor brings new vibrancy to its much-anticipated return with the pint artwork specially created by Loren Long, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas and Otis and the Scarecrow. Chunky Chunky Hippo also celebrates Fiona’s first birthday on January 24th, the Cincinnati Zoo’s world-famous addition to its hippo habitat.

“After receiving such overwhelming support for our Chunky Chunky Hippo Ice Cream this summer, we knew we had to reintroduce this flavor. This time, we’re proud to celebrate Fiona’s first birthday, as well as the artwork of talented Cincinnati artist, Loren Long,” shares Chip Graeter, 4th generation owner and Chief of Retail Operations at Graeter’s Ice Cream. “Chunky Chunky Hippo is becoming a true family-favorite. We’re excited to bring it back to all of our scoop shops and grocery partners.”

At Graeter’s scoop shop locations, shoppers will also be able to participate in the celebration of Fiona with a special Fiona collectible card as a gift with purchase of Chunky Chunky Hippo ice cream. A limited number of 8x10 prints, signed by Loren Long, will be for sale. These prints feature Loren’s Hippo illustrations from the pint package. Finally, guests will be offered the opportunity to register to win admissions to the Cincinnati Zoo at Greater Cincinnati and Dayton Graeter’s scoop shops.

About Graeter’s
Graeter’s Ice Cream produces craft ice cream using the small batch, artisanal, French Pot process, dating back over a century. Graeter’s has won the hearts of ice cream enthusiasts across the country as well as the respect of the nation’s most influential foodies. Winner of the 2015 Munchie Award for best ice cream in the United States, and publicly recognized by celebrities, People Magazine and local magazines as the city’s “best ice cream”, the Cincinnati-based company remains family-owned and operated and continues to handcraft ice cream 2½ gallons at a time. Today, Graeter’s has more than 50 retail stores and ship over 300,000 pints annually for online mail order sales. Graeter’s can also be found in more than 6,000 grocery stores in 46 states. Visit www.graeters.com for more information.